Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002)
The single-cycle warning messages will display once whenever the ignition switch is turned to ON or a fault occurs in a system and can be cleared by
pressing the RESET button.
The repetitive warning messages are:
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CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM
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TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED
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CHECK TRANSMISSION
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LOW FUEL LEVEL
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LOW OIL PRESSURE
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CHECK ENGINE TEMPERATURE
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CHECK TIRES
The repetitive warning messages are displayed at a fixed interval whenever the ignition switch is turned to ON or is in the ACC position. To remove a
repetitive warning message, press the RESET button. The message will only reoccur after 10 minutes or until the warning condition is corrected.
The non-resettable warning messages will display whenever the ignition switch is turned to ON and a fault occurs in a system. The fault must be
corrected to clear the non-resettable warning messages.
The non-resettable warning message is:
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DOOR AJAR
Flexible Fuel Vehicles (FFV)
The message center will display COMPUTING FUEL while the alcohol-in-fuel percentage is being calculated by the instrument cluster and the
powertrain control module (PCM) to display the fuel economy information in the message center.
Inspection and Verification
INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION
NOTE:
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A new instrument cluster must be reconfigured.
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When installing a new instrument cluster, it is necessary to contact the Instrument Cluster Program.
1. Verify the customer concern by operating the instrument cluster and message center to duplicate the condition by observing the indicator, warning
displays, and gauges to determine if they are operating correctly with the ignition switch:
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in RUN with the engine off.
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in START before the ignition switch is released.
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in RUN with the engine running.
Visual Inspection Chart
2. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
3. If the inspection reveals obvious concern(s) that can be readily identified, repair as necessary.
4. If the concern remains after the inspection, connect the diagnostic tool to the data link connector (DLC) located beneath the instrument panel and
select the vehicle to be tested from the diagnostic tool menu. If the diagnostic tool does not communicate with the vehicle:
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check that the program card is correctly installed.
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check the connections to the vehicle.
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check the ignition switch position.
5. If the diagnostic tool still does not communicate with the vehicle, refer to the diagnostic tool manual.
6. Carry out the DATA LINK DIAGNOSTIC TEST. If the diagnostic tool responds with:
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CKT693, CKT914, CKT915 or CKT70 = ALL ECUS NO RESP/NOT EQUIP, refer to Information Bus (Module Communications Network).
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NO RESP/NOT EQUIP for the instrument cluster, refer to Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
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SYSTEM PASSED, retrieve and record the continuous diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), erase the continuous DTCs and carry out self-test
